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ID: 331934

Title: Standoff

Author: Bill Schneider

Narrator: Arthur Morey

Format: Unabridged

Length: 09:16:00

Language: English

Release date: 05-15-18

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Genres: History, Politics, North America, Political Ideologies

Summary:

Bill Schneider, former CNN senior political analyst, takes us inside the voting booth in “a detailed examination of recent presidential elections studded with sharp observations…A good choice for political junkies” (Kirkus Reviews).

In the 1960s, a rift developed between the Old America and the New America that resulted in a populist backlash that ultimately elected Donald Trump in 2016. Bill Schneider describes today’s American populism in Standoff as one that is economically progressive and culturally conservative. Liberals are attacked as cultural elitists (“limousine liberals”), and conservatives as economic elitists (“country club conservatives”). Trump, says Schneider, is the complete populist package. He embraces social populism (anti-immigrant), economic populism (anti-free trade), and isolationism (“America First”).

Standoff examines a number of hard-fought elections to show us how we got to Trump. He asserts the power of public opinion. He points to the public that draws the line on abortion and affirmative action. He shows why an intense minority cancels a majority on gun control, immigration, small government, and international interests. Standoff tells us why fifty years of presidential contests have often been confounding. It takes us inside to watch how and why Americans pull the lever, how they choose their issues, and select their leaders. It is usually values that trump economics.

Required reading for an understanding of the 2016 election and the political future, Schneider’s “fast-paced” (Publishers Weekly) Standoff shows how Americans vote and why their votes sometimes seem to make no practical sense.

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ID: 332921

Title: Pretend I'm Dead: A Novel

Author: Jen Beagin

Narrator: Candace Thaxton

Format: Unabridged

Length: 07:36:00

Language: English

Release date: 05-15-18

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Genres: Fiction & Literature, Literary Fiction, Contemporary Women

Summary:

NAMED A BEST BOOK of the YEAR by O, THE OPRAH MAGAZINE, REFINERY 29, and KIRKUS REVIEWS

SHORTLISTED FOR THE CENTER FOR FICTION FIRST NOVEL PRIZE

The “wondrous” (O, The Oprah Magazine), “scathingly funny” (Entertainment Weekly) debut from Whiting Award winner and author of Big Swiss Jen Beagin about a cleaning lady named Mona and her quest for self-acceptance.

Jen Beagin’s funny, moving, fearless debut novel introduces an unforgettable character, Mona—almost twenty-four, emotionally adrift, and cleaning houses to get by. She falls for a man she calls Mr. Disgusting, who proceeds to break her heart in unimaginable ways.

In search of healing, she decamps to Taos, New Mexico, for a fresh start, where she finds a community of cast-offs, all of whom have something to teach her—the pajama-wearing, blissed-out New Agers, the slightly creepy client with peculiar tastes in controlled substances, the psychic who might really be psychic. But always lurking just beneath the surface are her memories of growing up in a chaotic, destructive family from which she’s trying to disentangle herself, and the larger legacy of the past.

The story of Mona’s quest for belonging in this world is at once hilarious and wonderfully strange, true to life and boldly human, and introduces a stunning, one-of-a-kind new voice in American fiction.

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ID: 332924

Title: In Praise of Wasting Time

Author: Alan Lightman

Narrator: Alan Lightman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 02:39:00

Language: English

Release date: 05-15-18

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio / Ted

Genres: Non-Fiction, Health & Wellness, Psychology, Mindfulness & Meditation

Summary:

In this timely and essential book that offers a fresh take on the qualms of modern day life, Professor Alan Lightman investigates the creativity born from allowing our minds to freely roam, without attempting to accomplish anything and without any assigned tasks.

We are all worried about wasting time. Especially in the West, we have created a frenzied lifestyle in which the twenty-­four hours of each day are carved up, dissected, and reduced down to ten minute units of efficiency. We take our iPhones and laptops with us on vacation. We check email at restaurants or our brokerage accounts while walking in the park. When the school day ends, our children are overloaded with “extras.” Our university curricula are so crammed our young people don’t have time to reflect on the material they are supposed to be learning. Yet in the face of our time-driven existence, a great deal of evidence suggests there is great value in “wasting time,” of letting the mind lie fallow for some periods, of letting minutes and even hours go by without scheduled activities or intended tasks.

Gustav Mahler routinely took three or four-­hour walks after lunch, stopping to jot down ideas in his notebook. Carl Jung did his most creative thinking and writing when he visited his country house. In his 1949 autobiography, Albert Einstein described how his thinking involved letting his mind roam over many possibilities and making connections between concepts that were previously unconnected. With In Praise of Wasting Time, Professor Alan Lightman documents the rush and heave of the modern world, suggests the technological and cultural origins of our time-­driven lives, and examines the many values of “wasting time”—for replenishing the mind, for creative thought, and for finding and solidifying the inner self. Break free from the idea that we must not waste a single second, and discover how sometimes the best thing to do is to do nothing at all.

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ID: 337484

Title: Monroe Doctrine

Author: James Monroe

Narrator: Adriel Brandt

Format: Unabridged

Length: 00:41:22

Language: English

Release date: 05-13-18

Publisher: Findaway Voices

Genres: History, North America

Summary:

With this address, US President James Monroe set a precedent for the nations foreign policy. In it, he stated that The American continents . . . are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers. Monroe established this doctrine in a time where most of Spain and Portugals colonies in Latin America had gained independence. From then on, the Old World and the New World would operate in separate political spheres, and any European interference in North or South America would be considered a threat against the US.

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ID: 334386

Title: Ornery Little Cuss

Author: Henry Vinegar

Narrator: VOXYFOX

Format: Unabridged

Length: 00:04:32

Language: English

Release date: 05-13-18

Publisher: Findaway Voices

Genres: Kids, General, Fairy Tales & Folklore

Summary:

What happens when an Ornery Little Cuss crawls into Ida's hair? She has a day full of inexplicabletantrums. What is it, and how does she get it out?

Search Terms: bad mood, childrens story, tempers, little girls, kids, humor, monsters

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ID: 337482

Title: Strenuous Life

Author: Theodore Roosevelt

Narrator: Adriel Brandt

Format: Unabridged

Length: 00:29:45

Language: English

Release date: 05-13-18

Publisher: Findaway Voices

Genres: History, Fiction & Literature, North America, Essays & Anthologies

Summary:

Theodore Roosevelt began this 1899 speech with his thesis: I wish to preach, not the doctrine of ignoble ease, but the doctrine of the strenuous life. He discusses how the many hardships of his life shaped him for the better. Roosevelt believed that if Americans wished to succeed in the world, they would need to embrace the virtue of hard work. He applied this same belief to foreign affairs, stating that America must establish itself as a powerful military force and exert this power when necessary.

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ID: 337481

Title: Death and Heaven

Author: Gardiner Spring

Narrator: John Scargall

Format: Unabridged

Length: 00:59:32

Language: English

Release date: 05-13-18

Publisher: Findaway Voices

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Summary:

Gardiner Spring, a nineteenth-century American minister, did not shy away from preaching on hard topics. In this message, he takes on the inevitability of death, but he pairs it with the Christian assurance of eternal life. Death is the foe of man, he says, but it is the glory of the Gospel that it teaches us how we may meet this last enemy with triumph. As a former lawyer, Spring presents compelling sermons rich with Scriptural analysisDeath and Heaven is no exception.

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ID: 335500

Title: First Inaugural Address

Author: Thomas Jefferson

Narrator: Adriel Brandt

Format: Unabridged

Length: 00:13:00

Language: English

Release date: 05-13-18

Publisher: Findaway Voices

Genres: History, Fiction & Literature, North America, Essays & Anthologies

Summary:

Thomas Jefferson beat out Aaron Burr in the 1800 presidential election after Alexander Hamilton cast the tie-breaking vote. Jefferson gave this address to a packed Senate chamber on March 4, 1801. He emphasized the United States as a single nation working together and avoided mentioning party politics. In this way, he departed from the speeches of his two predecessors and established a new formula for inaugural addresses that was used by many presidents who came after him.

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ID: 337483

Title: Duties of American Citizenship

Author: Theodore Roosevelt

Narrator: Adriel Brandt

Format: Unabridged

Length: 00:34:38

Language: English

Release date: 05-13-18

Publisher: Findaway Voices

Genres: History, Fiction & Literature, North America, Essays & Anthologies

Summary:

In this speech, a young Theodore Roosevelt describes what he believes are the key principles to good citizenship. In addition to emphasizing ethical behavior, Roosevelt takes a firm stance on the necessity of engaging in politics and voting. He states unflinchingly, The people who say that they have not time to attend to politics are simply saying that they are unfit to live in a free community. To be a good American citizen, Roosevelt says one must boldly engage with the issues our nation faces today, and in doing so, shape its future.

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ID: 337489

Title: Your Reiki Treatment: How To Get The Most Out Of it

Author: Bronwen Logan And Frans Stiene

Narrator: Bronwen Logan

Format: Unabridged

Length: 03:59:29

Language: English

Release date: 05-11-18

Publisher: Findaway Voices

Genres: Health & Wellness, Naturopathy & New Age

Summary:

What is Your Reiki Treatment about?

Finally, a book that looks at Reiki from the clients perspective. Whether you are searching for relaxation, healing, or spiritual growth, a Reiki treatment can be a revelation. Find out how to make the most of your Reiki experience. Learn how to prepare for your treatment, what to expect during the session, and how to continue furthering your personal growth after the treatment is finished.

Divided into three parts: Pre-Treatment, The Treatment, and Post-Treatment, each part contains approximately 25 chapters that span two pages each. This consistent format ensures that by flicking through the book there is easy access to the chapter of your choice. Chapters also include an information box with either a case study, Reiki research, experiment, or hint for the client.

Your Reiki Treatment is an excellent guide to everything about Reiki treatments for both clients and professional practitioners. Included are explanatory case studies, tips and research in an easy to find format.

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